Showing 1-15 of 76
-
Spigot available for Hallowell residents seeking PFAS-free water
News
20 Sep 2024 | NEWS CENTER Maine
Spigot available for Hallowell residents seeking PFAS-free water.
-
Testing shows declining PFAS levels after National Guard foam spill
News
19 Sep 2024 | The Other Paper
The levels of PFAS in effluent at the South Burlington Wastewater treatment facility have been steadily declining since a toxic chemical spill in June.
-
Maine officials trying to hide scale of ex-navy base PFAS spill, advocates suspect
News
13 Sep 2024 | The Guardian
The government’s communication was called ‘unconscionable’ after one of the largest spills of toxic ‘forever chemicals’.
-
Some Gulf of Maine seafood has PFAS. Your local freshwater fish may not be safe either.
News
29 Aug 2024 | New Hampshire Bulletin
They observed the highest PFAS concentrations in shrimp and lobster.
-
Officials say not to eat fish from these Maine bodies of water
News
24 Aug 2024 | WMTW
The historic use of fire-fighting foam has led to elevated PFAS levels near the former naval air base in Brunswick.
-
Maine’s new fishing limits are examples of ongoing state actions to combat PFAS
Policy
21 Jun 2024
Maine has recently updated and expanded its fish consumption advisories as part of that state’s broader work to limit its resident’s exposure to PFAS.
-
Maine's biggest water district sues over so-called forever chemicals
News
6 Jun 2024 | Associated Press
The Portland Water District lawsuit comes as the cost of the disposal of PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge has doubled from $1.6 million to $3.2 million over the last three years.
-
Maine Amends Its PFAS Statute, Exempting Certain Product Categories from the Sales Prohibition and Eliminating the General Notification Requirement
Policy
24 May 2024
The legislation also creates new sales prohibitions for products with intentionally added PFAS with varying effective dates, expands the exemption of certain product categories from the prohibitions, and establishes a new reporting program for those product categories that receive a currently unavoidable use determination from MDEP.
-
Forever chemicals on turf fields? Studies increase debate over synthetic vs. real grass
News
16 May 2024 | WGME
While that artificial grass may look greener, some communities, including Camden Hills, have concerns about its overall impact on students and the environment.
-
[Video] ‘They told us that this material would be safe.’ Toxic PFAS discovered on US farms
News
6 May 2024 | CNN
Farms across Maine are discovering toxic PFAS chemicals in their soil and water. But the problem could impact millions of acres of farmland nationwide.
-
Maine lawmakers weigh changes to groundbreaking PFAS law
News
7 Mar 2024 | News Center Maine
However, under an amendment proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection, several sectors of the economy could be exempt.
-
Maine compromise would exempt some industries from ban on ‘forever chemicals’
News
6 Mar 2024 | Portland Press Herald
The proposal by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection would exempt some federally regulated industries such as the automotive, aeronautical and defense sectors from an impending 2030 ban on the sale of products that contain forever chemicals, even if a safer chemical alternative is available.
-
Opinion: Maine must continue battling PFAS
News
10 Feb 2024 | Portland Press Herald
As PFAS risks become more understood, regulations more robust, and litigation more common, it’s also critical that food and beverage companies proactively evaluate their operations and supply chains to understand their specific PFAS risks, including in the ingredients, food packaging, or even waste streams, and develop a thoughtful risk management plan.
-
Maine Begins PFAS Essential Use ID Process to Permit Sales
Policy
8 Jan 2024
Companies and industrial sectors that claim PFAS are essential for the goods they produce have until March 1 to notify a Maine agency as the first step to help continue selling those products in the state.
-
PFAS found in almost 1,000 products sold in Maine, so far
News
4 Jan 2024 | Portland Press Herald
From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.